SEN Teaching Assistant - 1:1 & Behaviour Support

Prospero Teaching; Burnley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Burnley. You will support pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties across Key Stage 1 and 2, delivering 1:1 and small-group help while aligning with EHCPs.

Immediate start, full-time, long-term role with specialist SEN and behaviour management training. Experience in SEN, care or youth work is welcome; psychology graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Previous SEN Teaching Assistant experience desirable
• Experience in SEN, care, youth work, mentoring or support work welcomed
• Psychology graduates and related degrees encouraged to apply
• Patient, resilient, compassionate, and adaptable
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Passion for supporting children with additional needs

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 with 1:1 and small-group interventions tailored to learning needs
• Work closely with teachers and specialists, using EHCPs to identify barriers to learning and implement support strategies
• Help pupils develop emotional regulation, communication, confidence and independence using positive behaviour management and engaging learning activities

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Classroom assistance

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Burnley. You will support pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties across Key Stage 1 and 2, delivering 1:1 and small-group help while aligning with EHCPs.

Immediate start, full-time, long-term role with specialist SEN and behaviour management training. Experience in SEN, care or youth work is welcome; psychology graduates are encouraged to apply.